**Job ID Number** R4980 **Employment Type** Full time **Worksite Flexibility** Hybrid **Job Summary** The Senior Project Manager will lead and oversee the modernization initiatives for a Department of Labor client. This role demands a strategic thinker with extensive experience in managing complex IT projects within government settings. The successful candidate will ensure the successful delivery of modernization projects, aligning them with the client’s objectives, timelines, and budget constraints. **Job Description** We are looking for a **Senior Project Manager​** to lead and oversee modernization projects. This position will be **full-time** and **hybrid** in **Newark, DE.** **What You'll Do** + Develop and implement project plans, including scope, schedule, and resources, to achieve modernization goals + Provide strategic guidance and leadership to project teams, ensuring alignment with client objectives and industry best practices + Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communication, promoting collaboration and transparency + Act as the primary liaison between the Department of Labor client and project teams + Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are met + Conduct regular status meetings and reports to keep the client informed of project progress and issues + Oversee project execution from initiation to closure, ensuring quality and compliance with client standards + Identify and manage risks, implementing mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project delivery + Ensure project deliverables meet client specifications and are delivered on time and within budget + Manage project resources, including personnel, technology, and materials, to optimize project efficiency + Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure resource allocation supports project goals + Performance Monitoring and Reporting + Establish KPIs and performance metrics to monitor project progress and success + Prepare comprehensive project reports and presentations for executive leadership and client stakeholders **What You'll Need** Required: + Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field + At least 7 years of experience in project management, with a focus on IT modernization projects in government settings + Proven track record of delivering large-scale projects successfully + Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools + Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills + Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships + Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities + Strong organizational and time management skills + Ability to adapt to changing priorities and demands + Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite + Knowledge of government regulations and compliance standards related to labor departments Preferred: + Master's degree preferred + PMP certification or equivalent is highly desirable **Physical Demands** + Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards + Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc. + Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor \#LI-BS1 **Reasonable Accommodation Statement** If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.accommodations@cai.io or (888) 824 – 8111. **Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement** It is the policy of CAI not to discriminate against any employee or applicant due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran. 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